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© Heritage Auctions
3 Pence - George I incl. Maundy
| Silver (.925) | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1727 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#83549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BRI·FR·ET·HIB·REX·17 21·
3
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 3/62 troy ounce or 23.2 grains.Before the Great Recoinage of 1817, there is no known evidence to suggest that separate 'prooflike' strikes were issued for the Maundy ceremony, suggesting that the money handed out was identical to the current circulating coinage.
Sp#3658 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1723 MDS41 1727 MDS42
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pence - George I (incl. Maundy) 1717-1727 coin is that it was minted during a time when the United Kingdom was experiencing a severe shortage of small denomination coins, leading to the use of private tokens and other forms of currency. The coin's design, featuring King George I on one side and a crowned numeral "3" on the other, was meant to address this issue and provide a much-needed solution for everyday transactions. Despite its relatively small size and value, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time and remains a valuable piece of numismatic history today.
